Myopia, also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness, is a very common condition
that typically starts in childhood. Severe forms of myopia (pathologic myopia) are associated …

Dry eye syndrome (DES) is multifactorial and likely to be a cause of concern more so than
ever given the rapid pace of modernization, which is directly associated with many of the …

Contact lens-related complications are common, affecting around one third of wearers,
although most are mild and easily managed. Contact lenses have well-defined anatomical …

Evidence-based contact lens practice involves finding, appraising and applying research
findings as the basis for patient management decisions. These decisions should be …

At present, more and more diseases are associated with the lubrication dysfunction, which
requires a systematic study of the complex lubrication behavior of tissues and organs in …

Introduction Eye drops are commonly used for delivering ophthalmic drugs despite many
deficiencies including low bioavailability and poor compliance. Contact lenses can deliver …

Background The prevalence of dry eye disease is increasing globally and requires the
attention of healthcare professionals as it worsens patients' quality of life. No published …

Friction, wear, and the consequent energy dissipation pose significant challenges in
systems with moving components, spanning various domains, including …

Soft contact lens discontinuations have a dramatic impact on the overall success of this form
of vision correction, and evidence suggests that the reasons for contact lens cessation are …

(1) Background: Dry eye is a multifactorial disease of the ocular surface, the incidence of
which has been increasing sharply. The pathogenesis of dry eye, especially in terms of the …